Taunus engines

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    Hello,


    Can anybody tell me what was the most powerful engine used in Taunus 71-83 (by factory)


    Thank you, Econ

    OK, can I find somekind of data/specification sheets for over 114 hp version. I would need it for legaly install Duratec 25 V6 engine to my Taunus Coupe GT -71. In Finland we can only increase engine power 20% more than most powerfull engine of car model. So 114 is not enought for Duratec.

    must it be a factory-version wich the exception depends on? also Ford gave a exception to increase power of the Ford Taunus 76 up to 180HP by using the vented Brake-disks of the Ford Capris 2.8. I this is a another opinion to you, just send me an email so I can send you a copy of the official documents. I know you want to use a 71, but it´s nearly the same car as the 76, as you know.


    Also some more informations would be interesting for us, affect the Duratec-conversion. :D


    email: yel-cab[at]gmx.de

    Documents for -76 would be great. With those I could even try to complete the vehicle inspection. I have allready fitted the engine with turbo, but inspectors chanced they practice now. Before they accepted power measurement report of engine power, but they dont accept anymore power measurements below engine stock power. If you are interested of Duratec conversion, I could post some pictures.
    my email is erkki_holopainen(at)hotmail.com

    Hei!


    Zitat von Econ

    Documents for -76 would be great. With those I could even try to complete the vehicle inspection. I have allready fitted the engine with turbo, but inspectors chanced they practice now. Before they accepted power measurement report of engine power, but they dont accept anymore power measurements below engine stock power. If you are interested of Duratec conversion, I could post some pictures.
    my email is erkki_holopainen(at)hotmail.com


    Suomen Ford Taunus Mk3 V8 302
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU7a7aXImD4


    UPD: http://www.netikka.net/lindberg/carpics.php

    Yep, we cant do those anymore. In 1990`s came the law wich orders next:


    max power: 20% more than car models most powerful engine has
    max displament: 25% more than car models largest engine
    max engine mass: 20% more than heaviest engine


    so the duratec would be ok, but max power 1,2*114 PS = 136,8 HP < 170 HP (Duratec).
    And in this case dyno chart less than 170 HP is not allowed.

    Zitat von Econ

    Yep, we cant do those anymore. In 1990`s came the law wich orders next:


    max power: 20% more than car models most powerful engine has
    max displament: 25% more than car models largest engine
    max engine mass: 20% more than heaviest engine


    so the duratec would be ok, but max power 1,2*114 PS = 136,8 HP < 170 HP (Duratec).
    And in this case dyno chart less than 170 HP is not allowed.


    1.8 duratec not looking good :(
    2.4EFI may be? + turbo kit after tech. control :)

    2.4 would be fine with 2.9 cosworth cylinder heads, but I am allmost done with the duratec.
    here:
    http://s259.photobucket.com/al…rent=Duratec.jpg&newest=1


    I prefer 6 cylinder setup for GT Taunus, but If I forced to go for four cylinder I probably choose Volvo 16 valve 2.3 engine with turbo. I have had cologne 2,0 2,3 2,8 and 2,9 engines before, but I don like them 12 valve desing so much anymore.

    Zitat von Econ

    2.4 would be fine with 2.9 cosworth cylinder heads, but I am allmost done with the duratec.
    here:
    http://s259.photobucket.com/al…rent=Duratec.jpg&newest=1


    I prefer 6 cylinder setup for GT Taunus, but If I forced to go for four cylinder I probably choose Volvo 16 valve 2.3 engine with turbo. I have had cologne 2,0 2,3 2,8 and 2,9 engines before, but I don like them 12 valve desing so much anymore.


    Yes, very hurt by doing this work, stuck on the documents...
    May be enough docs from the Ford dealer that the Taunus went 2.8L 150hp motors, or that Duratec motor of 130hp? ;)

    Hm, I think, what about take docs form UK Ford?
    Ford Taunus Cortina http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Cortina
    Engine(s) 1.3L OHV "Kent" Straight-4
    1.6L OHV "Kent" Straight-4
    1.6L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4
    2.0L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4
    2.0L OHV "Essex" V4 (South Africa)
    2.5 L OHV "Essex" V6 (South Africa)
    3.0L OHV "Essex" V6 (South Africa)
    3.3L OHV Straight-6 (Australia)
    4.1L OHV Straight-6 (Australia)


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Essex_V6_engine_%28UK%29
    no bad idea, as I think :)